Philipp Petzschner defeated John James 3-6 6-6 4-6 in the Australia 2 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — John James came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philipp Petzschner claimed a first win over John James in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-23 | Australia 2 1 | SF | hard | John James | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-2 |
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